Special Tools

The Special Tools are $40 + shipping and are made out of PETG and include:

• 8 Valve Tools that hold the valves open

• An O-ring Tool that compresses the O-ring that is on a main bearing stud to prevent the O-ring from being cut during installation

• A Dowel Tool that holds the crankshaft dowel pin perpendicular to get it started

• A Seal Tool that drives the rear main seal evenly and to the correct depth

The Easy Assembly Sequence is below:

• • Install all valve guides, springs, valves, and keepers

  • Install 8-valve tools to keep the valves open

  • Adjust all tappets to be 2.50 inches long

  • Install the tappets, camshaft, and camshaft nut (without camshaft gear)

  • Remove/reinstall the valve tools one at a time while adjusting the tappets

  • Insert the long studs, assemble the O-ring tool, and install the O-ring

  • Pull the long stud down to allow the O-ring tool to compress the O-ring

  • Remove the O-ring tool and assemble the castellated nut and cotter pin

  • Assemble the bearing inserts and install the crankshaft

  • Tighten the long studs using the castellated nut socket

  • Assemble the pistons, rings, and connecting rods

  • Remove the camshaft nut and install the camshaft timing gear

  • Remove the valve tools

  • Install the rear main seal with the seal tool, and dowels with the dowel tool

  • Crankshaft torque should be 5 lb-in (piston up), and 25 lb-ft (piston mid stroke)